Month: November 2018

If you stop by Old Dominion Brewhouse Monday through Saturday, try to time your visit for the hours between 4 and 7 p.m. That’s when the bar and kitchen team up to offer happy hour specials. They include $3 beers, cocktails and glasses of wine for less than $5 apiece, and apps ranging from nachos to sushi rolls that start at $3.

Happy hour is the perfect time to meet up with friends and enjoy a few drinks and bites. Order a round of house-brewed beers like the Oak Barrel Stout or grab a margarita. Complement your libation with the spinach-artichoke crab dip, chili cheese fries, or Asian lettuce wraps. If you want to try some of the sushi, order a shrimp tempura roll stuffed with crispy shrimp, avocado, and cucumber, plus a drizzle of eel sauce on top.

Take one step into Spectrum Lounge and you’ll see why this brand new Beltsville restaurant and lounge is already a huge hit. The atmosphere is chic, the lights are dim, and the seating is focused on deep private booths that give each table a lot of privacy.

The menu emphasizes west African fare, particularly the chef’s signature smoked beef suya. Order yours with a couple of sides (try the fried plantains or cassava) and you’ve got hearty, satisfying meal. If you’re interested in expanding your palate, reviewers suggest you also consider the kitchen’s “special dishes,” including ekwang, a traditional Nigerian stew that combines a variety of meats and fish with spiced oil and leafy greens. Whatever you order, you can be sure that it’s made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, as that’s one of the owner’s top priorities. Yelp reviewers say this place is best for a romantic date or a night out with friends.